EFS Fight Night 

Kicking off with morning bouts and building up to an evening showdown, EFS Fight Night 7 brings together amateur, pro-am, and professional Muay Thai fighters. The night’s highlight is a 4-man tournament for the WBC Muay Thai National Title.

31 January, 10am onwards (main fight 5pm), Tickets: Rs1,000-Rs5,000, Miteri Sports Hub & Café, Budhanilkantha

Sketch meet

Join a creative session to sketch local art, music, food, and street life for inspiration. Register through the link in the bio of @echovalleyfest. 

24 January, 1pm, Khokana, Lalitpur

Changing Times

An exhibition featuring works of six artists exploring shifting beliefs, time, and transformation in contemporary art, curated by Sophia L. Pande. 

15 January-14 February, 11am-8pm, The Kala Salon, Chhaya Center

Paubha Workshop 

Learn traditional Paubha painting at this 15-day guided workshop with expert artists. Register through the link in the bio of @artgallerykathmandu. 

25 January-8 February, 4:30pm-6:30pm, Rs9,000, Art Gallery Kathmandu

Art exhibition

Siddhartha Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of paintings by Samrat Joshi, exploring themes of landscape, culture, and memory. 

18 January–18 February, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babar Mahal Revisited, Kathmandu

Conversations in Art

The upcoming episode of Conversations in Art features contemporary Tibetan-American artist Tenzing Rigdol, who will talk about his latest exhibition Biography of a Thought at the MET in New York. 

30 January, 3pm-4:30pm, Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal

Labim Bazaar

Support small and local businesses. Shop for fresh and baked goodies, agro products, thrift items, handicrafts and much more at Labim Bazaar.

Saturdays, 10am-4pm, Labim Mall, Pulchok

Echoes in the Valley

Now in its 10^th edition, Nepal’s only free international folk music festival celebrates traditional, indigenous, and disappearing musical traditions from Nepal and around the world, alongside workshops, guided walks, and community-led art experiences. 

23–24 January, Donation: Rs100–Rs10,000, Khokana

Bhatbhatey Ma 

Named after Purple x Gwalas’ TikTok hit Bhatbhatey Ma, this Friday night brings their party-energy to Club 10x. 

30 January, 8pm onwards, Tickets: Rs1,000-Rs1,500, Club 10x, Thamel

Relimai Night 

Honoring the life and musical legacy of Subha Bahadur Sunam, this tribute revisits his iconic songs and enduring influence. 

31 January, 6:30pm onwards, Tickets: Rs3,000, Hard Rock Cafe Kathmandu,
Durbar Marg 

Purna Rai and Rockheads 

A live music night blending soulful Nepali sounds and high-energy performances. 

28 January, 8pm onwards, Tickets: Rs1,000-Rs1,500, Club NOVA

Rock Legends

Paying tribute to the golden era of classic rock, this live show celebrates the legendary sound of AC/DC. 

31 January, 8pm onwards, Tickets: Rs500-Rs1,000, XO Club, Thamel

Gyakok at Nook

Winter calls for something warm, shared, and comforting. Gyakok at Nook offers a cosy dining experience, ideal for leisurely lunches and relaxed evenings filled with meaningful conversations.

Till 28 February, Fridays & Saturdays, 12pm onwards, Aloft Kathmandu Thamel

BARC 

BARC is an intimate speakeasy with dark, moody interiors perfect for a relaxing night out. Inspired by grand arches and lesser-known Nepali art, the space feels both familiar and otherworldly. Its Titaura cocktail is the talk of the town right now. 

4pm onwards, Bluestar Complex (01) 5357894

The Workshop Eatery 

Forget about calories and indulge in an assortment of doughnuts, fries and burgers. The Nutella Doughnut and the Workshop BBQ Chicken Burger is a must. 

Jhamsikhel, 9860431504

Koto 

Maki sushi, cold or fried tofu, tempura, fried chicken, miso soup, chicken karage, Katsu Don, anything to satisfy one’s Japanese food craving is right at the restaurant. 

Darbar Marg (01) 4220346

Hankook Sarang 

Enjoy a variety of Korean dishes like Tteok-bokki, Gimbap and Bibimbap. You can also try various Banchan (Korean side-dishes) with Korean BBQ. You can cook the meat yourself and enjoy the tempting sizzling of pork and chicken while you wait. 

Tangal (01) 4521711

The Pavilions 

Luxury boutique eco resort with boutique villas, swimming pool, organic farm, restaurant lounge and bar. For refreshing morning walks, therapeutic and relaxing day-ins, authentic gastronomical experience and quiet nights. 

Chisapani, Pokhara (061) 694379 

Bardia Gaida Camp 

Reconnect with wildlife just at a stone’s throw away from the rhino zone in the central area of Chitwan National Park. Enjoy the scenic views of lush forests and the rare glimpses of even rarer wildlife. 

Chitwan (01) 4215409/ 4215431 

Dom Himalaya 

Dom Himalaya Hotel offers a space for visitors to indulge in traditional Nepali cuisine, relax with Tibetan singing bowls and bask in the vibrant chaos of Thamel. 

Thamel (01) 4263554

The Inn Patan 

What was once a traditional brick and timber Newari house has been transformed into a beautiful heritage hotel. Experience the vibrant history of Patan Darbar Square during the stay here. 

Patan, 9851066897 

The Old Inn 

This B&B consists of two beautiful timber and brick Newa townhouses and traditional design, overlooking a serene, traffic-free bazaar. The view of Central Himalaya from Annapurna in the west to Langtang and beyond in the east is magnificent. 

Bandipur, Tanahu (065) 520110